A surgeon's confessions expose corporate influence and physician struggles

<p>Join us in this captivating podcast episode as we delve into the world of health care with Paul Ruggieri, an esteemed general surgeon and the author of the compelling book, Confessions of a Surgeon: A Deeper Cut. Through his personal experiences and insightful storytelling, Paul unveils the challenges and pressures faced by surgeons in today's rapidly evolving health care landscape. From the corporate influence on patient care to the diminishing autonomy of physicians, we explore the impact of these dynamics on the quality of health care and the well-being of medical professionals. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that sheds light on the inner workings of the medical industry and the profound effects it has on those who dedicate their lives to serving patients.</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ruggieri-md-92980533/" target="_blank" rel="follow noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link= "exclude">Paul Ruggieri</a> is a general surgeon.</p> <p>He shares his story and discusses his book, <a href= "https://amzn.to/3L8WaSR" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow external noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link= "external">Confessions of a Surgeon: A Deeper Cut</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://nuance.com/daxinaction"><img class= "alignnone wp-image-424286 size-medium" src= "https://www.kevinmd.com/wp-content/uploads/NuanceLogo_Horz_k-2-300x62.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="62" /></a></p> <p><em>The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the <a href= "https://nuance.com/daxinaction">Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience</a>.</em></p> <p><em>Ambient intelligence augments human capabilities to make our lives easier. The applications are many, especially in health care. Ambient clinical intelligence is offsetting the most pressing challenges in health care today, such as burnout, physician shortages, physician and patient dissatisfaction, and underperforming financial outcomes, by applying the technology to clinical documentation. </em></p> <p><em>The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, utilizes artificia